Compact Leather Archery Arm Guard – Adjustable Fit
Details
Shatterproof Archery began with bowstrings offered by Kramer Ammons and grew with the help of his brother Kazden Ammons, who now owns the company. Based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the business has an Etsy shop dating to 2017; its formal founding year has not been verified. The team aims to help more people enjoy archery through practical gear and education. Its published values emphasize simplicity, integrity, hospitality and perseverance. A small family business grew from bowstring orders and bow-building videos into a wider traditional archery range.
A compact leather arm guard helps keep clothing clear of the bowstring and covers a smaller area of the forearm. Select the arm on which it will be worn rather than relying only on shooting handedness.
Select an arm guard by the arm it covers. A right-handed archer normally wears it on the left bow arm, but the product option must still be read carefully. Compare the listed length and width with the area you want covered, then check the closure range over the clothing you expect to wear. An adjustable cord does not establish an unlimited circumference range. If measurements are missing, obtain them before relying on a fit assumption.
Put the guard on before the shooting session and check that loose cord ends, sleeves and closures remain clear of the string. A secure fit should allow normal movement without requiring the guard to be painfully tight. If the guard moves while shooting, stop and adjust it. An arm guard can provide a contact surface and help manage clothing, but it does not replace instruction in bow-arm position or guarantee protection from every string contact.
For practice in changing weather, consider how the same guard will sit over different sleeve thicknesses. Recheck the lacing each time you change clothing. Treat the shape and dimensions as fit information, not a promise that the product will correct shooting form. If repeated string slap continues, ask an instructor to review the overall setup and technique.
Features
Product highlights
- Real leather
- Adjustable shock cord
- Lace-hook closure
- Supplier states handmade in the USA
Specifications
Sizes, options and package scope
Left Arm for right-handed shooters; Right Arm for left-handed shooters. Exact dimensions not published.
Select the option that matches the intended setup. Photos may show multiple colors, extra accessories or a completed project to illustrate use; only the selected package is supplied. Confirm missing measurements or specifications before ordering.
Materials
Materials
Leather; polypropylene shock cord; lace hooks.
Material names describe the identified construction. They do not by themselves establish component origin, a certification or compatibility with every bow or accessory.
Care
Care and setup
Check leather, stitching, cords and hooks before practice. Keep the closure secure and loose ends clear of the string. Let damp leather dry naturally and obtain the maker’s recommendation before using conditioners or cleaners. Recheck fit over different sleeves. Replace or repair worn closure parts before relying on the guard during a session.
Shipping & returns
Country of origin
The supplier identifies this finished product as made in the United States through its product text, product-gallery USA claim, or documented in-house tab production. This statement concerns finished-product manufacture; it does not establish that every fiber, hide, wood component or other input was sourced domestically.
Shipping for this product
For Compact Leather Archery Arm Guard – Adjustable Fit: The supplier’s general shipping policy states handling under three days for products other than pre-order bows. The supplier estimates US transit at 3–5 business days and international delivery at 10–15 days; estimates are not guaranteed. Its policy calculates rates at checkout. Product pages advertise free US shipping over $99 while the current banner says $200+. BuyAmerican/Collective rates, threshold, dispatch schedule and destination eligibility require confirmation; no supplier retail shipping offer is promised for this purchase.
Returns and service
For Compact Leather Archery Arm Guard – Adjustable Fit: the supplier’s own retail policy allows returns/refunds within 30 days of receipt and says it pays return shipping. It also offers no-charge repair or replacement for defective/broken products for the product lifetime. Confirm eligibility and claim handling for BuyAmerican/Collective orders before publishing these benefits as terms of this purchase. Contact BuyAmerican for instructions before sending an item back; supplier retail promises are recorded here as evidence, not automatically extended marketplace guarantees.
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